Strategic Contract Lead

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World seeks a Contracts Manager to lead development, review, negotiation, and management of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners in a dynamic global trade environment. You will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, identify risks, coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and operations, and guide stakeholders on contract interpretation and performance.

This role requires strong negotiation, analytical thinking, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities effectively.
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, negotiation, and management of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and operational teams on contract-related matters.
• Monitor contract performance, obligations, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage contract variations, claims, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Provide guidance and advice to stakeholders on contract interpretation and compliance.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to contracts.
• Develop and improve contract management processes and best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Leadership

Multi-contracts

Tools

Contracts management tools

Job description

DP World seeks a Contracts Manager to lead development, review, negotiation, and management of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners in a dynamic global trade environment. You will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, identify risks, coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and operations, and guide stakeholders on contract interpretation and performance.

This role requires strong negotiation, analytical thinking, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage